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cable for the auxillary audio input

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by daroach20, Sep 28, 2006.

  1. daroach20

    daroach20 New Member

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    I just bought a 2006 Prius. It came with an auxillary audio input that you can plug an mp3 player in so that you can take your tunes on the road with you. Great idea, but just one problem. Where do you find a dual male mini jack cable. Other than for this particular situation I don't know of any other use for such a cable and don't know where to find one.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(daroach20 @ Sep 28 2006, 07:16 PM) [snapback]325298[/snapback]</div>

    I picked one up at Target who seems to cater to iPod owners with an entire aisle of iPod accessories. I would think any RadioShack or even WalMart would carry one.

    -Donna
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(iDonna @ Sep 28 2006, 08:50 PM) [snapback]325310[/snapback]</div>
    Best Buy had two kinds; one by Monster Cable for 20 bucks, another from Recoton for $5.99. Guess what: the Recoton works fine. :lol:

    Hope this helps,



    Steve
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rebbi @ Sep 28 2006, 09:47 PM) [snapback]325401[/snapback]</div>
    Picked up a very short one for a few bucks at radio shack
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ghostrider @ Sep 28 2006, 11:15 PM) [snapback]325432[/snapback]</div>
    Do you know the specific mm size or name to look for?

    thanks!
     
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    3.5mm?

    monitor to computer if your monitor has a built-in mic.
     
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    standard audio mic plug or mini plug. i paid the $20 at the apple store for mine. not as conveinent as the VAIS option but a lot cheaper. i wish they would have provided a way to power my ipod thru the jack, that would have been too cool!. the onscreen display was nice, but my ipod was not set up to view that way anyway so dont really miss that.
     
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    As others have noted, it is a standard 1/8" male to male wire - nothing special about it. Think mine is the Radio Shack version.

    I use one to connect a standard cassete tape player so I can feed my 'Books on Tape while commuting' addiction.
     
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    Just be sure to buy the STEREO version (3-conductor) of the cable. Everyone has them, even Walmart.
     
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    I know...this is probably a silly question:

    Does a straight connection of an MP3 through the aux connector in the center armrest show song titles etc on the MFD?? I'm looking to get an MP3 or iPOD but also want the integration as well.

    Thanks

    ITW
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Inthewind @ Oct 8 2006, 10:44 PM) [snapback]329957[/snapback]</div>
    nope
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Inthewind @ Oct 8 2006, 10:44 PM) [snapback]329957[/snapback]</div>
    For iPod integration, you need the DICE iPod unit from the PriusChat Accessories shop.